After what’s been a challenging year globally, we think a little Christmas cheer is something we all need. But for people who experience disabilities, Christmas can be a tricky time.  Getting together in large groups can be very uncomfortable for…

myAutonomy: Keeping Track of Expenses At myAutonomy, we’re always listening to the needs of Support Coordinators. That’s because we know that the role can be a challenging and all-consuming one.  It’s our goal to help in any way we can.…

For people with disabilities, products from pharmacies can be essential for quality of life and daily living. And having these items delivered straight to your door can be helpful in times like these. While NDIS funding can sometimes be used…

How To Manage Incontinence It’s more common than you might think. For many reasons–like motherhood, ageing, and disability–5 million Australians experience incontinence.  Fortunately, in our modern world, with a range of technologies and aids, there are many ways to manage…

Choose the Best NDIS Plan Manager in Australia It’s important that your NDIS plan manager is a good fit. The first choice, however, isn’t always the best NDIS plan manager in Australia, but the right one for you. We often…

“Music is my first language” – Lisa Vivian – musician, songwriter, and myAutonomy participant who is flexibly using NDIS funding to achieve dreams and kick goals. In 2012 Lisa may never have imagined that now she’d be an international songwriting…

NDIS Supported Employment Funding Updates Gainful employment is beneficial for all people. Being employed gives people purpose, increases financial independence, can bolster a sense of wellbeing, and expand one’s social network. For people with disabilities, finding and keeping employment can…

Assistive technology can be life-changing for people with disabilities. And in times like these, where working with therapists remotely has become the norm, some products are more important than ever.  While the NDIS provides funding for a range of technologies,…

Whether in media, politics, the workplace or in sport – representation is essential for breaking down stereotypes, celebrating a diverse population, and empowering all citizens to feel as though they can participate in greater society.  We know, however, representation for…

The NDIA is changing the way plans are implemented and they want to hear from people who use the scheme and the affects it has on your supports. They have released three discussion papers, outlining the proposed changes to the…